If you had to list at least four elements of a productive day at work, what would you add to the list? Good coffee? Limited interruptions? An inspiring spot to work? A dog or cat? I’m writing this at my favorite co-working spot and they have a cute dog that comes to the office. I […]
Let’s face it. Life and work can be stressful. Whether you are trying to wear all-the-hats running a small business (like me), have a pressure-filled position in corporate America, have to travel a lot for work or are under or unemployed, your professional life can be challenging. And when you add in personal pursuits and
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I’m sitting here at one of my favorite writing places, enjoying a cup of coffee, thankful as I wrap up the 10th Birthday month of HOPE Unlimited. I thought it fitting to take today’s blog post to reflect a bit and share with my reader family my thanks and what they can look forward to
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Happy New Year Readers! I hope as you take some time to reflect back and look forward that you will experience hope and joy. I am grateful…2014 was an exciting year with several blessings and opportunities I didn’t expect. One of the things I’m thankful for is that this past fall, in good part to
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[featured-image size=”facebook_opengraph” single_newwindow=”false”] Take a look: For several years now, I have used a Bible reading plan to read through the entire Bible or the entire New Testament in a year. In 2014, I provided a weekly set of questions to help busy professionals take some time with God’s word. (Here’s a link to all
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[featured-image size=”facebook_opengraph” single_newwindow=”false”] Think about: There you sit, staring at your desk. There are piles of work–reports to write, messages to return, letters to type–you fill in the blank. You’re paralyzed in thought because you don’t know what to do next. They all seem important, urgent even. Experts call this paralysis of analysis. Here’s the
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If you are a team leader, there are two facts about you. You are busy. And you have followers. To do your job well, keep your sanity, and develop your team, you have to provide them with some important things that ironically, will also ease your stress. Here are four of them. Clear expectations. It
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One question poll: I’d like to find out the best day of the week to share my newest blog post–based on when YOU would be most inclined to read and/or share it. Please click here to select your favorite day. Thanks for participating! In lieu of a standard post this week, I’ve put together
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[featured-image size=”facebook_opengraph” single_newwindow=”false”] Take a look: It’s January. Time for a fresh start right? Resolutions, plans, goals. How many did you accomplish last year? For that matter, how many have you kept going these first couple weeks in January? Research shows that the majority of people scrap their resolutions, some in as little as
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